1 Maccabees 4:43

43 They purified the Temple and took the stones that had been defiled and put them in an unclean place.

1 Maccabees 4:43 In-Context

41 Then Judas ordered some of his soldiers to attack the men in the fort, while he purified the Temple.

42 He chose some priests who were qualified and who were devoted to the Law.

43 They purified the Temple and took the stones that had been defiled and put them in an unclean place.

44 They discussed what should be done with the altar of burnt offerings, which had been desecrated

45 by the Gentiles, and decided to tear it down, so that it would not stand there as a monument to their shame. So they tore down the altar